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Aug 4, 2026

What Is SVOD? Subscription Video on Demand Explained

SVOD (subscription video on demand) is the recurring-access model behind Netflix. Lightcast lets publishers run their own branded SVOD service on one platform.

Jul 30, 2026

How to Monetize OTT Services: 5 Revenue Models That Work in 2026

Monetizing OTT services in 2026 means matching model to audience. Lightcast runs subscriptions, pay-per-view, donor access and licensing on one platform.

Jul 29, 2026

Building Community and Loyalty with Membership-Only OTT Experiences

Creating exclusive, member-focused experiences on an OTT service can transform your one-time viewers into a loyal community.

Jul 22, 2026

Choosing the Right Encoder for Professional Live Streaming on Your OTT Platform

When you've chosen the right live streaming encoder, you can produce reliable, professional broadcasts when you integrate it with your OTT media setup.

Jul 15, 2026

AI-Powered Automations: Streamlining Your OTT Workflow for Maximum Efficiency

AI automations in OTT are transforming the day-to-day reality for content teams by the way they handle repetitive technical tasks.

Jul 14, 2026

Why University TV App Projects Run Over Budget, and How to Avoid It (2026)

University TV app projects blow their budgets for predictable reasons. See why custom development overruns, and how a managed platform keeps the cost contained.

Jul 8, 2026

OTT Advertising: How Publishers Monetize Streaming with SSAI (2026)

OTT advertising works when ads do not break the viewing experience. See how server-side ad insertion lets publishers monetize streaming and keep 100% of revenue

Jul 8, 2026

How to Launch Your Own Branded FAST Channel with Minimal Overhead

Are you seeing an opportunity in starting your own branded FAST channel? The good news is you can do it without a large team or big budget.

Jul 7, 2026

OTT Solution: What to Look For and How to Choose a Provider

An OTT solution runs your whole streaming service in one system. What to look for and how to choose a provider. Lightcast is a full-stack end-to-end solution

Jul 1, 2026

Empowering Content Creators: Tools for Managing OTT Platform Support

As a content creator, you know the demands of keeping your OTT platform supported day in and day out.

Jun 19, 2026

Church Streaming Services: How to Stream Services and Sermons Online

Church streaming services let congregations watch live services and sermons online, on any device. Here is how church streaming works and what to look for.

Jun 17, 2026

Monitoring Performance Metrics in OTT Services

Over-the-top streaming is a competitive field, making it absolutely vital to keep a close eye on how your content performs.

Jun 9, 2026

What Is an OTT TV Box? A Guide to OTT Devices for Content Publishers

An OTT TV box is a device that streams internet video to your television. Here is what OTT boxes are, the main types, and why they matter to publishers.

Jun 8, 2026

OTT Pay-Per-View: How to Monetize Live Events with PPV Streaming

OTT pay-per-view (PPV) lets viewers pay per event to watch live or on demand. Here is how PPV streaming works and when it beats a subscription.

Jun 5, 2026

Roku TV App Development: How to Build and Launch a Roku Channel

What Roku TV app development involves, from BrightScript and SceneGraph to certification, plus a faster turnkey path to launch your own Roku channel.
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